counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
(noun) a weight that balances another weight
counterweight, counterpoise, counterpose
(verb) constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
Source: WordNet® 3.1
counterweight (plural counterweights)
A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
counterweight (third-person singular simple present counterweights, present participle counterweighting, simple past and past participle counterweighted)
(transitive) To fit with a counterweight.
Source: Wiktionary
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
